Flash unit (AA Batteries) to External Battery Pack (Page 2): I used to use a Bantum Pack which had an insert which replicated the battery arrangement in my SB-24. I believe they are...

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I used to use a Bantum Pack which had an insert which replicated the battery arrangement in my SB-24. I believe they are still available-- although different from the lead-cell that I clipped to my belt. It was good for 750-800 cycles. I don't recall ever running out of power.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

klaus wrote:

That's a 560 II.
Amazing that the newer model from the same series doesn't have that feature.

Yea, welcome to the world of Chinese manufacturing. Its amazing they sell anything more than once sometimes. But when you can buy 4 of theirs for the price of one Japanese factory model, they keep selling them. Their re-cycle times are very slow compared to Nikon and Canon models (resulting in desire for external battery packs), but their output is good.

bearwitme Loc: VA, USA

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I used to use a Bantum Pack which had an insert which replicated the battery arrangement in my SB-24. I believe they are still available-- although different from the lead-cell that I clipped to my belt. It was good for 750-800 cycles. I don't recall ever running out of power.

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Yep.. Ckd it out and that is kinda what I was thinking about.. But, probably won't work for what I want. I will just continue using the AA's for this particular flash.. Thank you all for the responses..

Fat Gregory Loc: Southern New Jersey

I use an older Quantum with 3 12v rechargeable D cells (36 volts) and modified A Nikon 900 and a Yongnuo 568 AA battery holders to connect to the Quantum. Need to be cautious of heat build up... Recycle time is 1 second and the tube gets very hot fast.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bearwitme wrote:

OK.. I have a flash unit that uses AA batteries only. Does anyone know of anyway to convert it to use with an external Battery pack??? Uses 4 AA batteries. Or is some time of converter/connector/cable that one could use to be able to use the flash with an external battery pack.. Or am I just crazy (Don't answer that!!) I figured if I thought of it there must be something...But, then again...... 8-)

There is either a place to plug in an external battery pack, or there isn't. If there is, then you can buy one, but it won't be cheap. If there is no connection point, then you can spend some time figuring out how to connect a battery pack from Radio shack to the flash.

EDIT: I know you said you didn't want DIY, but in case someone does, here are two links.

http://www.diyphotography.net/more-power-to-your-flash-external-sla-battery-flash-mod/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiVTlFIDJ0o

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

bearwitme wrote:

OK.. I have a flash unit that uses AA batteries only. Does anyone know of anyway to convert it to use with an external Battery pack??? Uses 4 AA batteries. Or is some time of converter/connector/cable that one could use to be able to use the flash with an external battery pack.. Or am I just crazy (Don't answer that!!) I figured if I thought of it there must be something...But, then again...... 8-)

There are rechargeable alkaline batteries that have the same voltage as regular AA batteries. Standard NiCads and NiMh have lower voltage. (4.8v for 4 as opposed to 6v) this makes a difference in some devices. It makes no difference in others. I don't know about your unit.

bearwitme Loc: VA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

There is either a place to plug in an external bat... (show quote)

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Thank You!!

bearwitme Loc: VA, USA

thom w wrote:

There are rechargeable alkaline batteries that have the same voltage as regular AA batteries. Standard NiCads and NiMh have lower voltage. (4.8v for 4 as opposed to 6v) this makes a difference in some devices. It makes no difference in others. I don't know about your unit.

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Thanks!!

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

bearwitme wrote:

OK.. I have a flash unit that uses AA batteries only. Does anyone know of anyway to convert it to use with an external Battery pack??? Uses 4 AA batteries. Or is some time of converter/connector/cable that one could use to be able to use the flash with an external battery pack.. Or am I just crazy (Don't answer that!!) I figured if I thought of it there must be something...But, then again...... 8-)

I've used Quantum Turbo batteries with my Canon speedlights for years. I sold a Quantum flash unit that I had used very little and included one of my Turbo batteries in the deal. I purchased a Bolt unit from B & H along with an additional "battery" because they are Li Ion and MUCH lighter than the Quantum battery. Easy to change the battery than replacing the whole unit (Quantum), but with the Canon flash units, I still have to have AA's in the flash unit itself. I highly recommend an external unit if you're going on a long "shoot".

P.S., the AA's last forever this way.

waapl01

The SB-900 Had a known problem for overheating and burning up. I don't know if that problem was fixed within the 900 unit or that's why they came out with the newer 910? version. Problem was mostly pro/high flash usage shooters.

philphotog Loc: Perth, Scotland

Hi there.
I have two yongnuo flash units using 4xAA batteries. However, the manufacturers also market an external power pack which carries eight AA standard or AA rechargeable batteries connecting to the flash body via cable. The pack can be worn on the belt or suspended round the neck. I think it can be added to the baseplate of the camera but, I feel, this makes the camera/combination too heavy. Hope this helps.

bearwitme Loc: VA, USA

philphotog wrote:

Hi there.
I have two yongnuo flash units using 4xAA batteries. However, the manufacturers also market an external power pack which carries eight AA standard or AA rechargeable batteries connecting to the flash body via cable. The pack can be worn on the belt or suspended round the neck. I think it can be added to the baseplate of the camera but, I feel, this makes the camera/combination too heavy. Hope this helps.

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The model I have 568 does not have an external port for power...

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

I've used Quantum battery packs for years and swear by them. Look them up online, or at B&H or Adorama or some place like that.

Roughdraft Loc: Maryland

klaus wrote:

That's a 560 II.
Amazing that the newer model from the same series doesn't have that feature.

I recently purchased a yn560 IV and it has the power port also.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

burkphoto wrote:

I've used Quantum battery packs for years and swear by them. Look them up online, or at B&H or Adorama or some place like that.

In addition, Quantum packs have adapter cords that replace the battery insert on flashes with no external jack for a power pack. The configuration is a little awkward at first, but the recycle times and number of flashes per charge are worth it.

Quantum has models for flashes with high voltage jacks, and for 6-volt and 9-volt flashes that work with their "battery eliminator" cords.